About Us

name: Karissa
location: Colorado
occupation: Flight Attendant
brief: I graduated from Western Washington with a BA in Business Management in 2006. With a desire to see the world – I became a flight attendant.  I met the kindest man while traveling and moved across the country to marry him. I love to shop, cook, travel, and do all things crafty. My family and friends mean everything to me and I believe there is nothing better than cherishing the special moments we have together. I am excited to share my views on products, life in general and all that is worthwhile!

*Since starting WithOurBest in 2010, my reviews have been featured on product websites, including: Carissa Rose, Velveeta/Rotel, Hail Merry and more. I’ve worked with brands both big and small including: Whirlpool, Adidas, Kia Motors and more. I am a brand ambassador, company ambassador, and charitable organization ambassador (Chipkos).  You can also find my opinions in USA TODAY, Five experts pick their favorite bags and why.

name: Emily
location: Colorado
occupation: Education Policy Analyst
brief: I am pretty new to Colorado, having always been an East coast girl.  I still very much am.  My husband and I came out here after completing our masters degrees in England.  We’ve spent most of our relationship together on one adventure after another – volunteering in an orphanage in Kenya, working with hilltribes in Thailand, exploring East Asia and Eastern Europe, leaving behind careers, returning to school, and starting anew in a city and state neither of us had ever been to.  I am in a constant search for the best ways that I can touch the lives of others and as a result, I volunteer as often as I can, I travel wherever my funds can take me, and I love my family and friends as deeply as is possible. I’ve been following this blog for a while and love Karissa’s candid honesty in her reviews. I am looking forward to contributing to the awesome work of With Our Best!